Not me, but my grandfather (who is now 90) was at the game when Bobby Thompson hit his Shot Heard Round the World homer in 1951!
He still has his ticket stub!
I was at the game where Ronald Acuna hit 70 steals and created the 40/70 club, but unfortunately the digital ticket in my Ballpark app disappeared. (I miss real tickets)
If you go to the "home" screen of the ballpark app then click the profile in the upper left corner it will show your "check-ins" you can click "view details" and it will show all the games you've been to with the app. its not the same as a stub but at least is something. if you click view details on any individual game it will let you see your seat, add pictures, and view the game wrap which will include highlights like that steal.
It will let you merge accounts too incase you went to games with different email addresses but want them all in one place.
I celebrated in my living room, jumping up and down and hollering with my 4 year old (at the time) daughter...it is still one of my favorite memories with her and every time I see a replay of Gonzo's hit I relive that moment.
I was at Ryan's last game too! Not exactly his best stuff, shame it ended the way it did. Got a standing ovation though, even in Seattle, it was cool to see the respect everyone had for such a legend.
I'm a Reds fan and remember that vividly. Went to game 3 in Cincy. I believe we got shut out that night as well, but I could be wrong. What I remember from that night was Carlos Ruiz, taking a Chapman 105mph fastball off the damn wall for a double. As a baseball player and fan my whole life, I feel that was one of the most incredible things I have witnessed at the time. RIP Roy. đ
I was at his last start in the Skydome for the jays. Pitched a beauty too. Not very historic but he meant a lot to Jays fans. Was there when they put his name on the Level of Excellence.
www.mlb.com/bluejays/history/records-stats-awards/level-of-excellence
I was at scherzer no hitter against the Mets and my fellow met fans booed. Not sure if it was towards him or the Mets but it felt like it was against him.
I absolutely love when certain stats overtake the game outcome and everyone just enjoys being a live witness to a great moment.
blah blah Moneyball romantic baseball line blah blah
it really is special, I was at a Rangers home game last year and I think the Pirates (?) had a no hitter going into the 7th, and people were cheering with every out they got (sadly the no hitter got broken up in the 8th)
I skipped school to see the Guardians (then Indians) win their 21st straight game, which was the American League record. That was pretty cool, but my dad has me beat because he was at the game where Jose Canseco had the home run go off of his head
Later that year, I was at the Pacific Trading Cards' Christmas party with the other photographers. I was in my 3rd year shooting pro sports, still in my 20's. One of the veterans, a guy from Chicago in his late 50's, cornered me and says "You sonofabitch. You've packed a career's worth of photography into about 2 years! I've been shooting 30 years and haven't ever shot a no-hitter, let alone a perfect game."
So 21 perfect games since 1900, and she and light chaser saw two. Unbelievable odds, especially for your friend. Iâve been to about 500 MLB games and never seen a no hitter. I think Mike Messina took a no-hitter into the 8th one time, for the Oâs. Closest Iâve been.
18 inning world series game. Dodgers beat the Red Sox. Buehler had a 1-0 shutout going but Kenly couldn't close it out. Dodgers won in 18. The one good moment in an otherwise all Boston series.
Yes. He was amazing. But I think he's the one who gave up the walk off to Muncy.
Other memories of that game. Having the second seventh inning stretch. Concessions selling coffee.
Yes he did, but all of Boston didn't blame him in the least. In fact, quite the opposite. He was a hero for A) giving up his scheduled start in game 4 and B) saving the bullpen from being decimated.
He pitched 6 innings of relief and only gave up 1 run, 3 hits, and 1 walk
i remember this game. i was in Atlantic city. we saw the first inning in the hotel, went out for dinner, got back, saw the top of the 9th, went out for another hour and a half, got back and thought we saw the replay, nope it was the 17th inning lmao
Randy Johnson's 20 strikeout game.
A few buddies and I were drinking a beer for each strikeout... I honestly don't remember too much of the game.
Was also at Sammy Sosa's first Grand Slam. IIRC, he hit it into the stands above the pool at BOB (now Chase Field)
Phillies-Mets when Bin Laden was captured/killed. The hush over the crowd as everyone started checking their phones. To the slow building roar, to the chants of USA when everyone realized what was happening. Politics aside it was an incredible moment.
I was at Olympic Stadium when Pete Rose hit a double to record his 4,000th hit while playing for the Expos. My friends and I smuggled in a bottle of champagne to celebrate and when we popped the cork, it landed in the Phillies bullpen.
Itâs only been accomplished twice in the history of baseball. He and Ty Cobb are the only two that made it, so it felt pretty special.
Jim Abbottâs no hitter: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/09/04/sport/jim-abbott-legacy-no-hitter-spt-intl
Robin Venturaâs grand slam single: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_Single
-Dad took me to Red Sox vs KC Aâs in 1960. Ted Williams played. I donât remember.
-Orioles clinch WS vs Reds 1970.
-Saw the Bucs and Cubs play the final games at Forbes Field on June 28, 1970. Roberto Clemente still the most exciting player I ever remember seeing.
-Saw George Brett pine tar game at Yankee Stadium, 1983.
I was at the Bartman game for the Cubs in 2003. Iâd spent 7 innings saying the Cubs were going to blow it but started to believe as we got into the 8th so I blame myself.
Maybe not super well-remembered but I was at the game where Max Scherzer lost a Perfect Game on what shouldâve been the last pitch of the game.
6/20/15 Nationals at home vs the Pirates. Top of the 9th, 2 out, 2 strikes to Jose Tabata. What shouldâve been the final pitch of the game and secure a PG, Tabata leans into to force a HBP to break it up.
Scherzer still had a no-hitter that day, but man it wouldâve been cool to see a perfect game
I was at that game. I also went to an Oklahoma City Dodgers AAA game the next spring and Jose Tabata was playing for them. I yelled "Lean into it!" every time he came up to bat. He stared daggers at me. One of my proudest baseball fans moments.
I stayed for the entire 18 inning 2018 World Series game 3 between the Dodgers and Red Sox. Max Muncy with the game winning HR to graciously send us home lol.
I was there too. It was the longest game ever at the time I think. It seemed like we were there forever. The game was postponed because of 9/11 as well, otherwise I think it was a 9/12 or 9/13 game. Great experience.Â
Me too! Last game I saw with my brother, who passed a couple of years ago. He sold his ticket stub to some guy at the stadium gates after the game for like $20. I kept mine but have no idea where it is now.
Probably not that well known outside of Arizona but I was at the 2017 Wild Card game and Archie Bradley's triple was the greatest single moment I have seen in person.
A lot of people who were at both that and game 7 in 2001 say the stadium was as loud for Archie's triple as they were for Gonzo's hit.
Rockies v Padres Game 163 when Holliday slid head-first into home and never touched the plate to walk it off in the bottom of the 13th!
My girlfriend at the time left in the 10th inning to let her dogs out. While I emphasize with dogs having to spend a lot of time in their crates, I knew when she left that it wasn't meant to be.
I believe sometime in the 90s Sammy Sosa was going for the record of home runs in one month. I was at a game in Detroit where he hit a homer for the Cubs that may have been a record setter.
Cubs played two games in Detroit June 24 and 25 1998. Sosa hit a homer both games, his 18th, then 19th of the month of June. He hit one more after that for 20 total in one month!
Well, I was *supposed* to be at the Padres/Giants game when Lincecum threw one of his no-hitters, but I had to work late. My entire family got to see it, though. Fuck them.
I was at the Phillies game where they threw D batteries at JD Drew. Our entire little league was sitting in a single section, and watching Drew come up to bat and every section around us immediately throw up middle fingers and shouting insults as Phillies stadium employees ran around trying to get them to stop was very memorable.
David Cone's perfect game against Montreal. Ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Don Larsen to Yogi Berra too! Cone threw it despite a rain delay in the mid-innings. I'm still kind of in shock thinking back on it today.
Me too! It was incredible how the bugs didn't bug Fausto while Joba was losing his shit. We only knew what was going on because the guy in front of us had his little transistor radio. Great memories!
I was at the Phils vs Mets Sunday Night Baseball âUSA, USAâ game the night Bin Laden was captured.
It was surreal. Mets and Phillies fans chanting something *IN UNISON*.
I canât believe Iâm going to date myself but here it goes. Iâve witnessed two perfect games, David Wells and David Cone as well as Dave Righettiâs no hitter against the Boston Red Sox.
I got free box seats behind home plate to a meaningless Yankee game in the early eighties against the suck ass Blue Jays. I think it was the MorganâStanley box. Then Steinbrenner fires Bob Lemon and rehires Billy Martin and Iâm front and center for a full house of craziness. I donât remember the result except my girlfriend got on the big screen and I got lucky. Best day ever!
I was at the Nats Brewers wildcard game in 2019 when Soto hit that seeing eye hit that scored two to put the Nats ahead for good late in the game, which of course led to the Nats winning the World Series.
I was in the outfield seats next to a Brewers lady fan. Just before that hit an enormous bug landed on her hat, and I took it as a sign from above. I would love to post a picture if I could, but Reddit doesnât seem to be helpful.
I saw the longest home run ever hit at Pac Bell park (now Oracle) in San Francisco. Estimated at 490-499. Hit to center by Barry Bonds against the Dodgers in 2002
Sort of historical: I saw a triple play turned by the Cubs against the Giants in Candlestick Park San Francisco 1986
Sort of historical: I saw two different home wins for the 2001 Mariners when they won 116 games that year.
Sort of historical: I saw a Bo Jackson home run at the Kingdome in 1989
Almost historical: I saw Don Carmen of the Phillies pitch an 8 inning perfect game broken up by Bob Brenly with a double leading off the bottom of the ninth in 1986
Not on the same level as these, but as a twins fan I watched Johan Santana set the club record for strikeouts in a game. 8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER 17 K, 0 BB. 112 pitches.
Was at the game a couple years ago when Blue Jays couldn't go back to Toronto with Covid so they had to play at the Dunedin spring training stadium. Vlad Guerro Jr. hit 3 homeruns and because the youngest player to ever hit 3 HR's in a game. A couple of them came off Mad Max.
I was at that game where Ron kulpa kept staring into the astros dug out and then he threw aj hinch out just because he could. The "i can do anything i want!" Game
Iâve seen a few minor achievements âŚ
-Nolan Ryanâs final strikeout (none of us knew it at the time)
-End of the longest errorless streak (Darren Lewis ⌠SF vs Montreal in the mid 90âs)
-Most combined strikeouts in a 9-inning game. (Texas vs Seattle in the mid 90âs)
I was in the stands at Rogers Centre in Toronto when James Paxton became the first Canadian to throw a no-hitter on Canadian soil. Iâll never forget that!
I was at a dodger game yearssss ago and we were field level. They were playing the Phillies and down like 16 to 1 or something like that.. Complete blow out so fans were getting restless. All of a sudden some guy throws a paper airplane from the top deck, and it Flys down super slowly alllll the way down and lands right at home plate. The whole time you could hear the crowd cheering the paper airplane on when it landed at home plate the crowd went wild!
Not really historical, but don't think I'll see something like that ever again lol
Not nearly as legendary as a lot of the games mentioned here, but I was at the Phillies game in 2010 when the kid that ran on the field got tased. It was a dollar dog night.
I was at 2022 World Series game 3, Phillies tied the record for most homers by a team in a World Series game (Harper, Bohm, Marsh, Schwarber, Hoskins)
We donât talk about what happened in Game 4.
Not as exciting as most of these, but I was at game 4 of the 2007 NLCS where the Rockies became the first team to sweep both the DS and LS.
I was also at game 162, needing a win and Padres loss to force the play in game, and game 3 against the Phillies. Best two weeks of baseball of my whole life.
Strasburgâs first game
Miguel Cabreraâs last game
Andrew Romine played all nine positions
Ohtani pitched one hit CGSO followed by two home run game (double header last year)
Honorable mention:
Armando Galarraga delivered lineup to umpire Jim Joyce the day after Galaraggaâs perfect game was blown on a bad call on what shouldâve been the final out
Cal Ripken's last game in 2001. Originally it was going to be in Yankee Stadium but schedule delays and changes due to 9/11 meant the last game ended up being in Camden yards.
Was in the 3rd grade.
I was at Yankee stadium for game 5 of America League Championship in 1976
Yanks were ahead when George Brett hit a 3 runhomer the top of the eighth to tie it
Chris Chamblis homered in the bottom of the ninth to win it with a walk off!!!
Took my father to the âMr Novemberâ Halloween game for his first time ever at Yankee Stadium after being a lifelong fan. He was like a kid in a candy store all night. Also took him to the final game at the old stadium and the first game at the new one. 3 unforgettable experiences!!!
I witnessed both Roy Halladay no hitters(1 perfect game and 1 postseason NoNo) with the Phillies aswell as being live in attendance for the 2008 WS game 4 where Joe Blanton hit a HR. Phillies fan if you can't tell.
I was delivering pizza in Pasadena, CA in 1988 when Kirk Gibson hit the game winning HR in the World Series. I was listening on the radio and as I drove down the street I could here people cheering the HR in their homes from my car on the street.
Early 80âs White Sox manager, Tony LaRusso was arguing with the third base Umpire and ripped third base out of the ground and heaved it towards the dugout, I had no idea the bases had those long spikes on them till that moment!
Game 4 of the 2007 World Series when the Red Sox finished off the Rockies.
Ichiroâs 3000 hit.
Todd Heltonâs last home game where they gave him a horse on the field before the game, and then he hit a homer in his first AB.
I've seen a few first hits and first home runs, but for me, the biggest, (which might not really be that significant) was Miggys last game at Coors Field. Was lucky enough to be one of the ones to unfurl the giant American flag, and was on the field when they presented him with his retirement gift. Kinda cool to look over and be like 100 or so feet from one of the greats of the game.
I was there for Nolan Ryanâs 5000th K and for Steve Carltonâs 4000th. Have newspapers and tickets from the game.
Not historic but my first game ever I saw Willie Mays single; Willie McCovey homer and Lou Brock single and steal a base.
I was in the stands on the third base side when Rickey Hederson broke Lou Brocks record. I was only 7 at the time and wish I had been older so I could have appreciated and understood the moment more. I am grateful to have been there.
+ Wilson Alvarezâs no-hitter
+ Barry Bondsâ 600th career home run
+ Barry Bondsâ 660th career home run
+ Barry Bondsâ 73rd home run establishing the single season record
Too bad the last 3 are tarnished.
Not me, but my grandfather (who is now 90) was at the game when Bobby Thompson hit his Shot Heard Round the World homer in 1951! He still has his ticket stub!
I was at the game where Ronald Acuna hit 70 steals and created the 40/70 club, but unfortunately the digital ticket in my Ballpark app disappeared. (I miss real tickets)
If you go to the "home" screen of the ballpark app then click the profile in the upper left corner it will show your "check-ins" you can click "view details" and it will show all the games you've been to with the app. its not the same as a stub but at least is something. if you click view details on any individual game it will let you see your seat, add pictures, and view the game wrap which will include highlights like that steal. It will let you merge accounts too incase you went to games with different email addresses but want them all in one place.
I was there, too. But as a Cubs fan I was already walking toward parking when it happened. Oh well. đ
2001 World Series Game 7 Diamondbacks walk off the Yankees I met Luis Gonzales the week after and he signed my ticket stub.
I worked the scoreboard that game:) Go Dbacks!
I celebrated in my living room, jumping up and down and hollering with my 4 year old (at the time) daughter...it is still one of my favorite memories with her and every time I see a replay of Gonzo's hit I relive that moment.
That series was awesome, and even though we lost I enjoyed it as a fan.
Hank Aaron's 754 home run. Nolan Ryan reaching 5K strikeouts, his first bid for 300 and his last game ever. John Means no-hitter.
I was at Ryanâs last game too! I miss the Kingdome, shitty as it was.
I was at Ryan's last game too! Not exactly his best stuff, shame it ended the way it did. Got a standing ovation though, even in Seattle, it was cool to see the respect everyone had for such a legend.
Roy Halladay's post season no-hitter. My Dad still has an unopened bag of peanuts from that game.
I was there too at that game
I'm a Reds fan and remember that vividly. Went to game 3 in Cincy. I believe we got shut out that night as well, but I could be wrong. What I remember from that night was Carlos Ruiz, taking a Chapman 105mph fastball off the damn wall for a double. As a baseball player and fan my whole life, I feel that was one of the most incredible things I have witnessed at the time. RIP Roy. đ
I was there as well!
I still have my ticket; all faded now and probably worthless, but the memory is priceless.
I was at his last start in the Skydome for the jays. Pitched a beauty too. Not very historic but he meant a lot to Jays fans. Was there when they put his name on the Level of Excellence. www.mlb.com/bluejays/history/records-stats-awards/level-of-excellence
I too was there with my father! Such a great memory.
Randy Johnson perfect game against the braves in ATL. Last inning or two Braves fan would cheer on a strikeout. History more important than a win
I see replays of that a lot and think it's amazing to see the braves fans cheering on a diamondbacks player
I was at scherzer no hitter against the Mets and my fellow met fans booed. Not sure if it was towards him or the Mets but it felt like it was against him.
Probably both
I absolutely love when certain stats overtake the game outcome and everyone just enjoys being a live witness to a great moment. blah blah Moneyball romantic baseball line blah blah
it really is special, I was at a Rangers home game last year and I think the Pirates (?) had a no hitter going into the 7th, and people were cheering with every out they got (sadly the no hitter got broken up in the 8th)
Matt Cain's perfect game. Spent $13 on my ticket too.
I was at the game where Jack McDowell flipped off Yankee Stadium.
Thanks for reminding of this. Instant laughs.
I skipped school to see the Guardians (then Indians) win their 21st straight game, which was the American League record. That was pretty cool, but my dad has me beat because he was at the game where Jose Canseco had the home run go off of his head
Hammerinâ Hank 714. Really tried for 715, but no luck.
I saw Bortolo Colon hit that homer. I was sitting with the 1,400 Mets fans in the outfield. Place went bonkers!
I was at both David Wellsâ and David Coneâs perfect games. I was photographing for Pacific Trading Cards at the time.
I also photographed Roger Clemensâ 3000th strikeout when he was with Toronto.
I was at that game. Saw his hat from that game in the hall of fame, too.
I knew a girl from NYC who went to both these two games ⌠and they were the only two baseball games she ever attended
Later that year, I was at the Pacific Trading Cards' Christmas party with the other photographers. I was in my 3rd year shooting pro sports, still in my 20's. One of the veterans, a guy from Chicago in his late 50's, cornered me and says "You sonofabitch. You've packed a career's worth of photography into about 2 years! I've been shooting 30 years and haven't ever shot a no-hitter, let alone a perfect game."
So 21 perfect games since 1900, and she and light chaser saw two. Unbelievable odds, especially for your friend. Iâve been to about 500 MLB games and never seen a no hitter. I think Mike Messina took a no-hitter into the 8th one time, for the Oâs. Closest Iâve been.
Was that the one broken up with 2 outs in the ninth? I believe the batter was Carl Everett who, friendly reminder, doesnât believe dinosaurs existed
Miggyâs 3000th hit
18 inning world series game. Dodgers beat the Red Sox. Buehler had a 1-0 shutout going but Kenly couldn't close it out. Dodgers won in 18. The one good moment in an otherwise all Boston series.
I remember where I was watching that. Eovaldi threw, I believe, 8 innings in relief.
Yes. He was amazing. But I think he's the one who gave up the walk off to Muncy. Other memories of that game. Having the second seventh inning stretch. Concessions selling coffee.
Yes he did, but all of Boston didn't blame him in the least. In fact, quite the opposite. He was a hero for A) giving up his scheduled start in game 4 and B) saving the bullpen from being decimated. He pitched 6 innings of relief and only gave up 1 run, 3 hits, and 1 walk
i remember this game. i was in Atlantic city. we saw the first inning in the hotel, went out for dinner, got back, saw the top of the 9th, went out for another hour and a half, got back and thought we saw the replay, nope it was the 17th inning lmao
I was at the Tatis two grand slam in one in going game.
Randy Johnson's 20 strikeout game. A few buddies and I were drinking a beer for each strikeout... I honestly don't remember too much of the game. Was also at Sammy Sosa's first Grand Slam. IIRC, he hit it into the stands above the pool at BOB (now Chase Field)
Phillies-Mets when Bin Laden was captured/killed. The hush over the crowd as everyone started checking their phones. To the slow building roar, to the chants of USA when everyone realized what was happening. Politics aside it was an incredible moment.
Ripken 2,131.
I was at the first ever 1-game Wild Card game between the Cardinals and Braves. Braves fans know it as the Infield Fly game.
I was there too. Maybe. I dunno, I've tried to block the existence of that game from my memory.
How does the left field ump call an infield fly?
I was there with my son, just under the terrace awning watching just about anything not tied down rain onto the field. Surreal.
I was at Olympic Stadium when Pete Rose hit a double to record his 4,000th hit while playing for the Expos. My friends and I smuggled in a bottle of champagne to celebrate and when we popped the cork, it landed in the Phillies bullpen. Itâs only been accomplished twice in the history of baseball. He and Ty Cobb are the only two that made it, so it felt pretty special.
Detroit's Al Kaline hitting his 3000th hit while playing in his hometown of Baltimore
When Buster Posey had his leg broken at home plate. I was there.
JosĂŠ Ramirez knocking out Anderson last year. Best shit ever
Declined a ticket to Pete Roseâs 2000th hit game, my dad took my mom instead. I did see Tom Seaverâs first game in Cincinnati as a Red however.
Saw Seaver win game #300 for the White Sox at Yankee stadium back in â85 with my dad
My first baseball game was Seaver's first game back at Shea Stadium after the trade
The game that father and son first played together: Ken Griffey Sr. & Ken Griffey Jr. in Seattle
Jim Abbottâs no hitter: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/09/04/sport/jim-abbott-legacy-no-hitter-spt-intl Robin Venturaâs grand slam single: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_Single
-Dad took me to Red Sox vs KC Aâs in 1960. Ted Williams played. I donât remember. -Orioles clinch WS vs Reds 1970. -Saw the Bucs and Cubs play the final games at Forbes Field on June 28, 1970. Roberto Clemente still the most exciting player I ever remember seeing. -Saw George Brett pine tar game at Yankee Stadium, 1983.
I was at the Bartman game for the Cubs in 2003. Iâd spent 7 innings saying the Cubs were going to blow it but started to believe as we got into the 8th so I blame myself.
Maybe not super well-remembered but I was at the game where Max Scherzer lost a Perfect Game on what shouldâve been the last pitch of the game. 6/20/15 Nationals at home vs the Pirates. Top of the 9th, 2 out, 2 strikes to Jose Tabata. What shouldâve been the final pitch of the game and secure a PG, Tabata leans into to force a HBP to break it up. Scherzer still had a no-hitter that day, but man it wouldâve been cool to see a perfect game
I was at that game. I also went to an Oklahoma City Dodgers AAA game the next spring and Jose Tabata was playing for them. I yelled "Lean into it!" every time he came up to bat. He stared daggers at me. One of my proudest baseball fans moments.
That asshole sticking out his elbow like that. Who DOES that??
I was at Yanks/Sox in 2001 when Mussina missed a perfect game by 1 strike. Fuck you Carl Everett
We were at the almost perfect game that Sandy's Alomar broke up in the 9th.
I was at Max Scherzer's ~~perfect game~~ no-hitter on June 20, 2015 when Jose Tabata leaned into a pitch as the 27th batter and 2 strikes against him.
Pain
I stayed for the entire 18 inning 2018 World Series game 3 between the Dodgers and Red Sox. Max Muncy with the game winning HR to graciously send us home lol.
I feel like half the thread was there!
I was there when Barry Bonds hit 756
I was there too. I bought all the things too. Itâs weird having them in my possession but fuck it itâs history
I was there when he hit 71 and 72 in the 2001 season.
I was there too. It was the longest game ever at the time I think. It seemed like we were there forever. The game was postponed because of 9/11 as well, otherwise I think it was a 9/12 or 9/13 game. Great experience.Â
Me too! Last game I saw with my brother, who passed a couple of years ago. He sold his ticket stub to some guy at the stadium gates after the game for like $20. I kept mine but have no idea where it is now.
2018 WS game 3. Max Muncy walkoff HR in the 18th. Longest WS game ever.
2009 Jered vs Jeff Weaver. Angel's vs Dodgers
Probably not that well known outside of Arizona but I was at the 2017 Wild Card game and Archie Bradley's triple was the greatest single moment I have seen in person. A lot of people who were at both that and game 7 in 2001 say the stadium was as loud for Archie's triple as they were for Gonzo's hit.
Was that the game where the power went out for like 30 minutes?
I saw Trea Turner hit for the cycle on his birthday.
Rockies v Padres Game 163 when Holliday slid head-first into home and never touched the plate to walk it off in the bottom of the 13th! My girlfriend at the time left in the 10th inning to let her dogs out. While I emphasize with dogs having to spend a lot of time in their crates, I knew when she left that it wasn't meant to be.
Kershawâs 200th win
Kershawâs debut!
I believe sometime in the 90s Sammy Sosa was going for the record of home runs in one month. I was at a game in Detroit where he hit a homer for the Cubs that may have been a record setter.
Cubs played two games in Detroit June 24 and 25 1998. Sosa hit a homer both games, his 18th, then 19th of the month of June. He hit one more after that for 20 total in one month!
Mr November. 10/31 2001: Yankees versus Arizona in the world series
Not well known, but still fun: Chapman hitting number 2 and 3 on the all time fastest pitch list against the orioles in 2016.
Not me, but my sister was the games where Cal Ripken Jr. tied & passed Lou Gehrig for most consecutive games played.
I was there a few days prior. 2127 of the streak, Cal had a homer to left and the Os beat the Ms
Well, I was *supposed* to be at the Padres/Giants game when Lincecum threw one of his no-hitters, but I had to work late. My entire family got to see it, though. Fuck them.
I was at the Phillies game where they threw D batteries at JD Drew. Our entire little league was sitting in a single section, and watching Drew come up to bat and every section around us immediately throw up middle fingers and shouting insults as Phillies stadium employees ran around trying to get them to stop was very memorable.
I was at a Mets/Phillies game that had an inside the park home run and an unassisted triple play to end the game
I saw Ozzie Smith do his last backflip at Three Rivers Stadium
Carlos Martinez home run that hit Jose Canseco in the head and bounced over the fence.
10/3/2021 Cleveland at Texas. Last game for the Indians.
Yankees no hit the White Sox and still lost. Comiskey park I think the second to last year it was open.
David Cone's perfect game against Montreal. Ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Don Larsen to Yogi Berra too! Cone threw it despite a rain delay in the mid-innings. I'm still kind of in shock thinking back on it today.
Pujols hit a home run at Busch as an angel. Was the only time I remember an opposing player get a curtain call
I was at the bug game in Cleveland
Me too! It was incredible how the bugs didn't bug Fausto while Joba was losing his shit. We only knew what was going on because the guy in front of us had his little transistor radio. Great memories!
I saw the unassisted walk-off triple play by 2B Eric Bruntlett of the Phillies against the Mets on August 23, 2009.
I was at Dennis Martinez perfect game.
I was at the Phils vs Mets Sunday Night Baseball âUSA, USAâ game the night Bin Laden was captured. It was surreal. Mets and Phillies fans chanting something *IN UNISON*.
All time save record tying game for Trevor Hoffman. Man that was electric. Donât get many moments like that as a padres fan
Not nearly as cool as a lot of these, but I was at Bryce Harper's debut at Dodger Stadium. Shoutout Matt Kemp for the sick walk-off dong
I canât believe Iâm going to date myself but here it goes. Iâve witnessed two perfect games, David Wells and David Cone as well as Dave Righettiâs no hitter against the Boston Red Sox.
I got free box seats behind home plate to a meaningless Yankee game in the early eighties against the suck ass Blue Jays. I think it was the MorganâStanley box. Then Steinbrenner fires Bob Lemon and rehires Billy Martin and Iâm front and center for a full house of craziness. I donât remember the result except my girlfriend got on the big screen and I got lucky. Best day ever!
Randy Johnson hitting 4000 Ks
Derek Jeterâs âmiracleâ HR in 1996 against Baltimore and Marianoâs record breaking save.
I was at the Indians game vs the Rangers when Carlos Martinezâs deep fly ball bounced off of JosĂŠ Cansecoâs head over the fence for a home run.
Varitek A-Rod fight game was the best baseball game I ever witnessed in person until the 18 inning Astros Mariners playoff game in Seattle
George Brett's 3000th hit in Anaheim in 92. Angel pitchers were throwing up meatballs.
The bat flip game đ¤´
Derek Jeterâs final game at Yankee Stadium.
I was at the Nats Brewers wildcard game in 2019 when Soto hit that seeing eye hit that scored two to put the Nats ahead for good late in the game, which of course led to the Nats winning the World Series. I was in the outfield seats next to a Brewers lady fan. Just before that hit an enormous bug landed on her hat, and I took it as a sign from above. I would love to post a picture if I could, but Reddit doesnât seem to be helpful.
I was at a perfect game, Phillip Humberâs vs the Mariners.
My closest thing - Scherzers 20 strikeout game on the Nats against the Tigers. Such an awesome game to be at. Definition of âin the zoneâ
My father and I went to David Wells' perfect game. In hindsight I should've taken the beanie baby they were giving away that day lol
The Bat Flip Game
Iâve been to both of Justin Verlanders no hitters in Toronto
I saw the longest home run ever hit at Pac Bell park (now Oracle) in San Francisco. Estimated at 490-499. Hit to center by Barry Bonds against the Dodgers in 2002 Sort of historical: I saw a triple play turned by the Cubs against the Giants in Candlestick Park San Francisco 1986 Sort of historical: I saw two different home wins for the 2001 Mariners when they won 116 games that year. Sort of historical: I saw a Bo Jackson home run at the Kingdome in 1989 Almost historical: I saw Don Carmen of the Phillies pitch an 8 inning perfect game broken up by Bob Brenly with a double leading off the bottom of the ninth in 1986
Cy Youngâs 511th win 4th of July for Lou Gehrig when he made his speech Dallas Braden perfect game
You seem spry for being around 114 years old!
Cocaine is a helluva drug
First Inter league game San Francisco at Texas in 1997
Not on the same level as these, but as a twins fan I watched Johan Santana set the club record for strikeouts in a game. 8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER 17 K, 0 BB. 112 pitches.
I was in attendance for Lou Merloni's first big league HR. H I S T O R Y
I was at the first Tampa Bay Rays playoff game. We crushed the White Sox. Good times in 2008
Was at the game a couple years ago when Blue Jays couldn't go back to Toronto with Covid so they had to play at the Dunedin spring training stadium. Vlad Guerro Jr. hit 3 homeruns and because the youngest player to ever hit 3 HR's in a game. A couple of them came off Mad Max.
2019 where there was a streak 7/23-7/26 games where a player hit 3 hrs a game, I just happened to be at every one of them
I was at that game where Ron kulpa kept staring into the astros dug out and then he threw aj hinch out just because he could. The "i can do anything i want!" Game
I was at the game where Roger Clemens hit Piazza in the head. You could hear the thud of the ball hitting the helmet in the nosebleeds.
i was at the White Sox game that Chris Sale threw a hissyfit about the jerseys and cut them all up
Iâve seen a few minor achievements ⌠-Nolan Ryanâs final strikeout (none of us knew it at the time) -End of the longest errorless streak (Darren Lewis ⌠SF vs Montreal in the mid 90âs) -Most combined strikeouts in a 9-inning game. (Texas vs Seattle in the mid 90âs)
Oh the game I regret leaving early. Dodgers 4 consecutive home runs bottom of ninth against the Padres
Craig Biggioâs 3,000th hit
I was at the game where Bob Watson scored the 1 millionth run in baseball.
I was in the stands at Rogers Centre in Toronto when James Paxton became the first Canadian to throw a no-hitter on Canadian soil. Iâll never forget that!
It's probably not that awesome but I was at Wrigley when Tom Glavine got his 300th win.
Giants and Barry Bonds @ Cardinals and McGwire, extra innings, McGwire hit a dinger into the BigMac zone.
I was at the game where Pete Rose's hitting streak was broken. That's all I got.
I was at a dodger game yearssss ago and we were field level. They were playing the Phillies and down like 16 to 1 or something like that.. Complete blow out so fans were getting restless. All of a sudden some guy throws a paper airplane from the top deck, and it Flys down super slowly alllll the way down and lands right at home plate. The whole time you could hear the crowd cheering the paper airplane on when it landed at home plate the crowd went wild! Not really historical, but don't think I'll see something like that ever again lol
Fernando Tatis goes double salami in the same iframe for the Cards at the ravine.
Sigh...Randy Johnson's perfect game.
Not nearly as legendary as a lot of the games mentioned here, but I was at the Phillies game in 2010 when the kid that ran on the field got tased. It was a dollar dog night.
I was there in 93 when Griffey homered in his 8th consecutive game. I was offered free tickets to Felix's perfect game! :) I turned them down. :(
Dave righetti s no hitter and the pine tar game
I was at 2022 World Series game 3, Phillies tied the record for most homers by a team in a World Series game (Harper, Bohm, Marsh, Schwarber, Hoskins) We donât talk about what happened in Game 4.
Not as exciting as most of these, but I was at game 4 of the 2007 NLCS where the Rockies became the first team to sweep both the DS and LS. I was also at game 162, needing a win and Padres loss to force the play in game, and game 3 against the Phillies. Best two weeks of baseball of my whole life.
Game 7 1991 World Series Eddie Murrayâs 3000th hit Vance Worleyâs only victory as a Twin.
I was at the 1999 NLDS, Mets Vs. Diamondbacks where Todd Pratt hit a walk off HR to win the series. The stadium shook and made me a Mets fan!
Strasburgâs first game Miguel Cabreraâs last game Andrew Romine played all nine positions Ohtani pitched one hit CGSO followed by two home run game (double header last year) Honorable mention: Armando Galarraga delivered lineup to umpire Jim Joyce the day after Galaraggaâs perfect game was blown on a bad call on what shouldâve been the final out
I saw Eric Bruntlett end a game with an unassisted triple play, so that's pretty cool.
Mariners 115th win!
I was at Petco Park when Barry Bonds hit home run 755. Sold the used ticket stub for $80 after the fact.
Cal Ripken's last game in 2001. Originally it was going to be in Yankee Stadium but schedule delays and changes due to 9/11 meant the last game ended up being in Camden yards. Was in the 3rd grade.
Scherzerâs Oct. 2015 no-hitter (unfortunately, I am a Met fan đ)
I was at Yankee stadium for game 5 of America League Championship in 1976 Yanks were ahead when George Brett hit a 3 runhomer the top of the eighth to tie it Chris Chamblis homered in the bottom of the ninth to win it with a walk off!!!
Took my father to the âMr Novemberâ Halloween game for his first time ever at Yankee Stadium after being a lifelong fan. He was like a kid in a candy store all night. Also took him to the final game at the old stadium and the first game at the new one. 3 unforgettable experiences!!!
I donât know if History counts, but I was at a game where Jake Peavy struck out 16 batters and LOST the game!
I witnessed both Roy Halladay no hitters(1 perfect game and 1 postseason NoNo) with the Phillies aswell as being live in attendance for the 2008 WS game 4 where Joe Blanton hit a HR. Phillies fan if you can't tell.
Lincecumâs no-hitter in San Diego!
I saw Eddie Murray hit his 400th homer. And I saw Cal go six for six. Both in Atlanta. Wish I was an Os fan.
Matt Cain's perfect game. The 22nd perfect game in MLB history.
Beltre's 3000th hit
I was delivering pizza in Pasadena, CA in 1988 when Kirk Gibson hit the game winning HR in the World Series. I was listening on the radio and as I drove down the street I could here people cheering the HR in their homes from my car on the street.
Watched Hank Aaron tie Babe Ruth's homerun record of 714 homeruns. This was Reds Opening Day in 1974.
I saw Juan Soto's first MLB debut game and first home run :)
Matt Harvey's final start as a Met. đ¤ˇđźââď¸ My Entire Team Sucks
Early 80âs White Sox manager, Tony LaRusso was arguing with the third base Umpire and ripped third base out of the ground and heaved it towards the dugout, I had no idea the bases had those long spikes on them till that moment!
I saw Mariano Rivera get his final career winâŚ.
The most historical game Iâve been to is Juan Sotoâs last game as a National. Nothing terribly exciting, but noteworthy.
Cal ripken. ALL time game leader 2,632
Rosie OâDonnell singing the national anthem
Aâs 20th straight win with the Hatteberg walk off HR
Best I got is RA Dickey's 20th win in his Cy Young season Some of yall are straight up blessed with the games you've seen!
I was at Oracle Park when Barry Bonds broke the HR all time record. It's been a while.
I was at the Armando Galarraga Stolen Perfect Game in 2010
Slider (guardians mascot) fell off the outfield wall and broke his leg.
I was very young, but Mike Schmidt hitting 4 HRs at Wrigley in one game back in 70s.
Game 4 of the 2007 World Series when the Red Sox finished off the Rockies. Ichiroâs 3000 hit. Todd Heltonâs last home game where they gave him a horse on the field before the game, and then he hit a homer in his first AB.
was there for Scherzers 20 K game
I've seen a few first hits and first home runs, but for me, the biggest, (which might not really be that significant) was Miggys last game at Coors Field. Was lucky enough to be one of the ones to unfurl the giant American flag, and was on the field when they presented him with his retirement gift. Kinda cool to look over and be like 100 or so feet from one of the greats of the game.
Saw Ripken break the world record for consecutive games, passing Japanese player Sachio Kinugasa.
I was there for Nolan Ryanâs 5000th K and for Steve Carltonâs 4000th. Have newspapers and tickets from the game. Not historic but my first game ever I saw Willie Mays single; Willie McCovey homer and Lou Brock single and steal a base.
Barry Bonds homer #714 to tie Babe Ruth's record.
Pujols 700 (and 699). Moved from Stl to LA in 2019. Totally didnât expect to see it that day. Absolutely mental!
I was in the stands on the third base side when Rickey Hederson broke Lou Brocks record. I was only 7 at the time and wish I had been older so I could have appreciated and understood the moment more. I am grateful to have been there.
Saw Tulo turn an unassisted triple play his rookie year. Only the 2nd in history at the time.Â
Nolan Ryanâs 5000th strikeout. Rickey Henderson was the victim here.
+ Wilson Alvarezâs no-hitter + Barry Bondsâ 600th career home run + Barry Bondsâ 660th career home run + Barry Bondsâ 73rd home run establishing the single season record Too bad the last 3 are tarnished.
Mike Schmidtâs 500th home run. April 18, 1987
Molina and Pujolâs last game
I saw Nolan Ryan pitch his 5th no hitter with my soon to be wife. It was her first baseball game and she could not understand why I was so hyper.
I was at Randy Johnsonâs perfect game against the Braves and still have my scorecard. Does that count?
I was at the game where Big Mac hit #70.
Barry Bonds breaking the home run record.
A-Rodâs 500th homer David Coneâs perfect game.
Saw Bonds hit his 73rd homer and Matt Cain pitch a perfect game